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AE56 WTU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 151,552 miles on the clock, averaging 7,575 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE56 WTU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
151,552
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,575

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading151,552 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year7,575
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE56 WTU 26k58k89k120k152k '09'26'22

Check AE56 WTU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,552 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,544 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage144,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,897 miles
Since last MOT+6,050 miles
PASS
Mileage138,847 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage133,011 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,009 miles
Since last MOT+10,567 miles
PASS
Mileage122,442 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,441 miles
Since last MOT+14,363 miles
PASS
Mileage108,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,078 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
PASS
Mileage102,089 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,033 miles
Since last MOT+27,658 miles
PASS
Mileage74,375 miles
Since last MOT+9,906 miles
PASS
Mileage64,469 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,459 miles
Since last MOT+2,595 miles
PASS
Mileage61,864 miles
Since last MOT+9,922 miles
PASS
Mileage51,942 miles
Since last MOT+9,583 miles
PASS
Mileage42,359 miles
Since last MOT+15,969 miles
PASS
Mileage26,390 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AE56 WTU

What car is AE56 WTU?

AE56 WTU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AE56 WTU?

The last recorded mileage for AE56 WTU was 151,552 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE56 WTU passed its MOT?

AE56 WTU has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2026.

Is AE56 WTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE56 WTU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE56 WTU?

AE56 WTU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.